DURGA: Forging a New Trail
20 mins
"DURGA: Forging a New Trail" tells the story of 34-year-old Durga Rawal, the only guide of any gender from her village in northern Nepal. In a country where boys receive an education, men seek employment in larger cities and girls and women are often left to work on family farms and within their homes, Durga’s is a story of defying cultural, societal and familial expectations to pursue an independent life. It is a story of female empowerment and gender equality about a brave young woman who is forging her own trail.
Emily Hopcian
Director
Emily Hopcian
Producer
Alan Schwer
Cinematography
Alan Schwer
Editor
Emily Hopcian
Writer
Alan Schwer
Writer
Kopal Goyal
Still Photographer
Yogesh Nepal
Production Assistant
Yogesh Nepal
Translator
Kenny Lyon
Music
Leah María Suárez
Music
Kenny Lyon
Sound Mixer
Francisco Cigna
Colorist
Hallie Kohler
Graphic Designer
Hom Acharya
Translator